Senior Structural Engineer — Onshore Projects Lead (Remote)

Patrick Engineering Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Onshore Structures Engineering Department. You will lead design, analysis, and execution of complex structural projects for chemical, petrochemical, and industrial clients, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, client interaction, and site support.

The role requires 8+ years in structural engineering, an Illinois SE license, and proficiency with design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural engineering. Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering or related fields.
• Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license. Professional Engineering and Structural Engineering licenses in other states are a plus.
• Experience with structural design, analysis, and project management is essential.
• Proficiency in performing structural calculations on pressures, loads, and stresses using industry-standard software and methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute advanced structural engineering tasks, including design, analysis, and verification of structural elements, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance.
• Support the development of engineering deliverables such as calculation reports, specifications, and construction drawings, ensuring consistency with project requirements and standards
• Contribute to problem-solving during design and construction phases, proposing technically sound solutions aligned with project constraints.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers, reviewing their work and supporting their development.
• Coordinate structural engineering tasks within multidisciplinary project teams under the direction of a Principal Engineer or Project Engineering Manager.
• Foster knowledge-sharing and support the technical growth of the team through mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure that all assigned activities are executed in compliance with internal Quality Management System, regulatory standards, and client requirements.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to applicable codes and standards.
• Contribute to internal reviews and participate in continuous improvement processes related to design quality and delivery.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors on technical aspects of structural work, under the guidance of senior or principal staff.
• Participate in meetings, design reviews, and site visits to provide technical input and address project needs.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and presentations to communicate structural solutions effectively.
• Support site inspections and construction-phase engineering services to verify implementation of the design intent
• Assist in resolving structural issues during construction by providing timely and technically sound responses to contractor inquiries.
• Contribute to condition assessments and structural evaluations for existing assets where required.

Job description

RINA is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Onshore Structures Engineering Department. You will lead design, analysis, and execution of complex structural projects for chemical, petrochemical, and industrial clients, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, client interaction, and site support.

The role requires 8+ years in structural engineering, an Illinois SE license, and proficiency with design software.